Welsh fudge is considerably older than new-fangled and fashionable sweet treats like cronuts and fancy macarons – let’s celebrate the good old fashioned fudge. Today, June 16, is National Fudge Day and to celebrate The Wolfscastle Country Hotel in Pembrokeshire has recreated the original recipe from 130 years ago. The four star rated hotel has […]
Pembrokeshire welcomes five new Dark Sky Discovery Sites
Pembrokeshire has welcomed a handful of new Dark Sky Discovery Sites, a nationally-recognised designation for top stargazing spots across the UK. Nominated by the National Trust and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, the car parks at Garn Fawr, Kete, Martin’s Haven and Skrinkle Haven, along with Sychpant picnic site , have all been acknowledged as […]
Cardiff’s tallest restaurant ‘The Classroom’ opens offering panoramic views
Diners at a new Cardiff restaurant the Classroom will be able to enjoy dizzying panoramic views across the capital. The Classroom, sat on the fifth floor of the new Cardiff and Vale College city centre campus claims to be the city’s highest eatery. The restaurant opened in 2015 inside the recently opened £45m site, and […]
Takeaway review: Bombay Mix, Whitchurch, Cardiff
PERMANENTLY CLOSED You can still get a curry close at Mowglis Restaurant Bombay Mix, Whitchurch, Cardiff Cuisine: Indian Address: 7 Penlline Rd, Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 2AA Phone number: 029 2063 6060 Order: Chicken pasanda, chicken dopiaza, one portion of pilau rice, peshwari naan, onion bhaji, saag aloo. Price: £26.85 (plus a charge of 65p for […]
How to do Halloween make-up, ideas for a scary look
There was a time when covering yourself with a white sheet was enough to scare your pals at a Halloween party. But these days there are so many gory and over-the-top costumes available that October 31 has become something of a competition to see who can adopt the most elaborate look. But what good’s a […]
The gorgeous mountain bothies where you can get away from it all with nothing but a place to sleep and fire to keep warm
Vegan and vegetarian places to eat in Cardiff
We’ve rounded up the cafés, restaurants and other places to dine in Cardiff where you can tuck into great vegan and vegetarian eats. Some of the bigger chains which are popular among veggie diners are included, as are stalls and stores where you can stock up on meat-free food you love. 1. Anna-Loka Anna-Loka, Cardiff’s […]
Autumn walks in Wales
Carreg Cennen and Llygad Llwchwr Carreg Cennen Castle Approximately 5.5 miles long, the dramatic Carreg Cennen Castle is the start and focal point of this stunning walk… but it’s far from the only highlight. From the castle, the route drops down to cross the river Cennen then rises back up through woods and fields onto […]
Everything you need to know about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout the whole of October. All funds raised throughout the month mean Breast Cancer Care can provide its specialist nurses, local services and emotional support network for free to those who need it. Each year nearly 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK, and that’s the […]
Unique places to stay in Wales
Wales offers a stunning variety of unique places to stay, and if you’re after something a bit different then there’s plenty to choose from. From treehouses to windmills, lighthouses and shepherd’s huts, here are some of the most interesting and unusual spots to spend the night in Wales. 1. The lighthouse Built in 1821, the […]